Indio Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
58
Score
Indio Cocina Mexicana appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited eight times.
Indio Cocina Mexicana's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING; SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NOT TO USE. TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MODEL # AF-3D AND INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD. AT THE CONCLUSION OF REPORT, MANAGER CHANGED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND SANITARIAN OBSERVED SANITIZER READING AT 100PPM. EQUIPMENT IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY AND TAG WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM, SLICED TOMATOS AT 51.8F, AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE(S)/MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, SERVED AND/OR STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMENS PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP TABLES AND COLD HOLD UNIT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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58
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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90
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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90
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COLD COOLER, SUCH AS 2LBS OF BEANS AT 45.2F, 2LBS OF RICE AT 47.8F AND 3LBS OF PORK AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, RICE, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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64
Jul 13, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Jul 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN TAGGED PREP COOLER: HAM 51.1F, RED SALSA 48.3F, STEAK 45.1F, SOUR CREAM 45.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 TAGGED COOLER BEING USED AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 6/27/22 REPORT 2559947 NOT CORRECTED- (25) 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU WITH COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS: EGGS, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES HELD AT 97.2F AND CHILE RELLENOS AT 64-68F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED ABOVE ITEMS. 5LBS POTATOES, 8LBS CHILES. $50 TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATTION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU WITH COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS: EGGS, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, CHEESE, ONIONS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES AND PROPER FOOD HANDLING UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE: HAM 51F (4 LBS) , GUACAMOLE 57.4F (5LBS), BEEF 47F (10LBS), CHEESE 53.6F (3 LBS). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE ITEMS. TOTAL COST $200. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-005 (SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTION BY CDPH. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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52
Mar 10, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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86
Dec 4, 2020
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 3 CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 2 SEPARATE PREP COOLERS RANGING FROM 52.0.F-55.2F, 2 BAGS OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER 46.8F-49.9F , AND CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT 45.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES
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82
May 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTEINSILS UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BAGS OF COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EAST EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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52
Oct 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED POTATOES AT 111.2F, CHICKEN SOUP AT 121.1F, AND BEANS AT 130.9F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO NOTED CONTAINERS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OVERFLOWING AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AT COLD LINE OF PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 64.6F, CONTAINER OF VEGETABLE PATTY AT 48.9F, AND CHICKEN SOY PATTIES AT 52.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW DURING RECEIVING, STORING. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL TILE MISSING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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74
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. KNIVES CAN NOT BE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTIAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE CHUTE ON ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUNF THE WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DISH AREA AND WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED IN A COOLER AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA (FLAN, RICE PUDDING ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT ORIGIN OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP COUNTER WITH MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON A COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR WITH WARN OUT GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jul 8, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS AT FRONT COUNTER (EMPANANDAS, GELATINS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. FLOOR WITH WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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86
Jun 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. IMPROPER FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND USE PROPER PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEEF, ETC). MGR ON DUTY'S CERTIFICATE IS NOT VALID, EXPIRED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS AT FRONT COUNTER (EMPANANDAS, GELATINS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. FLOOR WITH WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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74
Feb 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT AT WALK IN COOLER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING AND OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AIR VENTS IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Apr 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT IN NEED OF SHEILDING IN DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENET SINK P-TRAP. MUST REPLACE PLASTIC P-TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Feb 24, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE STOVE HAS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Indio Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Indio Cocina Mexicana on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Indio Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Indio Cocina Mexicana.
Has Indio Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Indio Cocina Mexicana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Indio Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Indio Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Indio Cocina Mexicana is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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